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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100T vs Xeon E5-2450L

The Core i3-7100T is much faster than the Xeon E5-2450L on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 121% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 9 months newer

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-7100T

480FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

294FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-7100T

182FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

96FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100T

198FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

177FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-7100T

179FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

169FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-7100T

565FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

540FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-7100T

516FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

541FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-7100T

366FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

392FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Xeon E5-2450L

340FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-7100T

20%

Xeon E5-2450L

Core i3-7100T ranks 20 points higher.

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Core i3-7100T

Xeon E5-2450L

Xeon E5-2450L has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-7100T

Xeon E5-2450L

Xeon E5-2450L has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Xeon E5-2450L

20 MB

Xeon E5-2450L has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Xeon E5-2450L

1.8 GHz

Core i3-7100T has a 89% higher base clock.

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Core i3-7100T

Xeon E5-2450L

2.3 GHz

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Core i3-7100T

35W

Xeon E5-2450L

70W

Core i3-7100T draws 35W less power.

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Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Xeon E5-2450L

Core i3-7100TXeon E5-2450L

LGA1151

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LGA1356

Kaby Lake

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Sandy Bridge-EN

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100T or Xeon E5-2450L?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-7100T or Xeon E5-2450L?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2450L is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5-2450L worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 0/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-7100T and Xeon E5-2450L?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100T scores 20/100, Xeon E5-2450L scores 0/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-7100T or Xeon E5-2450L bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-7100T or Xeon E5-2450L?expand_more

The Xeon E5-2450L is the stronger pick at 0/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.